Recall 12V-275: 2008–2011 Champion American Coach, 2007–2009 Champion American Crusader and 5 more

CHAMPION BUS, INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2012, covering about 892 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-275
Report date
May 17, 2012
Vehicles affected
892
Owners notified
Aug 17, 2012

The problem

Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

The risk

A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairâ’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

The fix

Champion bus will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 17, 2012. Owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerCHAMPION BUS, INC.
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V275000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Champion American Coach2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Champion American Crusader2007, 2008, 2009All years
Champion Challenger2008, 2009, 2010All years
Champion Crusader2008, 2009, 2010All years
Champion Ctste2009, 2010All years
Champion Defender2008, 2009, 2010All years
Champion Terrastar2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-275?

Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

How is recall 12V-275 fixed?

Champion bus will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 17, 2012. Owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.